FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:   Elissa Ruffino (NIAF) 202/939-3106 or elissa@niaf.org

Attribute to:
Frank J. Guarini, Chairman, NIAF &
Joseph R. Cerrell, President, NIAF

(WASHINGTON, DC – January 16, 2002), On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), we heartily congratulate actor Ray Romano of the television series “Everybody Loves Raymond” for the outstanding award of “Favorite Male Televison Performer” (along with actor Kelsey Grammer) from the 28th Annual People’s Choice Awards this past Sunday evening, January 13 on CBS-TV. As an Italian American celebrity, the NIAF is proud of his efforts and wish him sincere best wishes in his career.